“The State Senate Democrats’ budget resolution recognizes
the unfairness of the Governor’s proposal to eliminate revenue sharing for New
York City, but only restores half of the cut. It also fails to take common-sense
measures to generate revenue that could offset a devastating school aid cut and
prevent 8,500 teacher layoffs in New York City. While the resolution does
include laudable restorations to senior centers, homeless shelters and indigent
health care, all eyes will be on the Senate, and the entire Legislature, as we
enter the home stretch in this crucial process. The City cannot afford to be
treated unfairly, and I urge voters to join me in sending that message to
Albany.”